STRATEGIC EXECUTION OF SYSTEM-WIDE BMS UPGRADES IN PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

Building Management Systems (BMS) are vital to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations in modern healthcare facilities. However, pediatric hospitals present unique environmental and operational challenges that demand an advanced and tailored BMS upgrade strategy. This research article investigates the strategic execution of system-wide BMS upgrades in pediatric healthcare environments, focusing on maintaining clinical continuity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Through a layered and zero-downtime upgrade approach, we explore how critical subsystems such as HVAC, lighting, access control, and environmental monitoring can be modernized without disrupting sensitive clinical operations. The study integrates architectural analysis, protocol interoperability, and real-time data synchronization to propose a robust technical framework suited for pediatric care. Quantitative outcomes include improvements in energy efficiency, system uptime, thermal zone stability, and critical alert response times. The research further highlights risk mitigation techniques and multi-disciplinary stakeholder coordination strategies essential for scalable BMS modernization. These insights offer a replicable model for other pediatric and critical healthcare environments aiming to optimize their building automation systems in a minimally invasive yet technically rigorous manner.